The Monkees, a group of four unknown actors from a kids TV show, unexpectedly became the world's biggest pop band in 1967, outperforming even Elvis and The Beatles in the US. However, behind the scenes, their success was fueled by ego and ambition, rather than musical talent, and ultimately led to a downfall.
Making the Monkees
The Monkees, a popular band of the 1960s, rose to fame in 1967 with four unknown actors from a kids' TV show. Surprisingly, they outsold both Elvis and The Beatles in the US market, despite being a manufactured group created for financial gain.
